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Steven Kitshoff

Kitshoff in 2022
Date of birth	(1992-02-10) 10 February 1992 (age 33)
Place of birth	Somerset West, South Africa
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)
School	Paul Roos Gymnasium
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop Current team Stormers Youth Career 2005–2012 Western Province Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2011–2015 Western Province 39 (5) 2011–2015 Stormers 60 (0) 2015–2017 Bordeaux 34 (10) 2017–2023 Stormers 64 (15) 2017–2023 Western Province 5 (5) 2023–2024 Ulster 14 (0) 2024–2025 Stormers 10 (0) 2024–2025 Western Province 2 (5) Correct as of 13 April 2024 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2012 South Africa U20 5 (5) 2016–2024 South Africa 83 (10) Correct as of 29 October 2023

Steven Kitshoff, born on February 10, 1992, is a famous South African rugby player. He played as a loosehead prop, which is a key position in the front row of a rugby team. Steven played for the Stormers and the South Africa national team, also known as the Springboks. He also played for teams like Bordeaux in France and Western Province in South Africa. Steven was part of the South Africa Under 20 team that won a big championship in 2012. He also helped Western Province win the Currie Cup in 2012. Steven stopped playing professional rugby in 2025 because of a serious neck injury he got in 2024.

Early Life and School

Steven Kitshoff went to Hendrik Louw Primary School. He later attended Paul Roos Gymnasium, a well-known school in South Africa.

Rugby Career Highlights

Steven Kitshoff started his professional rugby career in 2011. He was still a teenager when he first played for the Stormers. He also played for Western Province in the Currie Cup.

Becoming a Regular Player

In 2012, Steven became a regular player for both the Stormers and Western Province. He helped Western Province win the Currie Cup title that year. They had an impressive win against the Sharks in Durban.

His 2013 season with the Stormers was strong. He continued this good form into the Currie Cup. Western Province reached the final again but lost to the Sharks at home.

Injury and Return

The year 2014 was tough for Steven. He got an injury that ended his Super Rugby season early. This injury also meant he missed Western Province's successful Currie Cup campaign. His team won the title for the second time in three years. They beat the Golden Lions in a close game at Newlands.

Playing in France

In February 2015, Steven announced he would join Bordeaux. This is a French team in the Top 14 league. He played in France for two seasons.

Return to the Stormers

Steven returned to Cape Town in 2017 to play for the Stormers again. In 2021, he was named the captain of the team. He led the Stormers to win the first-ever United Rugby Championship in 2022.

He then joined Ulster for the 2023–24 season. After that season, he returned to the Stormers once more.

Retirement from Rugby

After returning from Ulster, Steven Kitshoff suffered a serious neck injury. This happened during a Currie Cup match against Griquas in 2024. He had surgery on November 20, 2024, to help with his recovery. His doctors told him the injury was very serious. On February 25, 2025, Steven Kitshoff announced he was retiring from professional rugby. He made this decision because of his injury.

International Rugby

Steven Kitshoff also played for the South Africa national team, the Springboks.

First Call-Up

On May 28, 2016, Steven was chosen for the Springbok squad. This was for a three-test match series against the Ireland team.

Rugby World Cup Wins

Steven was part of South Africa's squad for two Rugby World Cups. He played in the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2023 Rugby World Cup. South Africa won both tournaments! They beat England in the 2019 final. Then, they defeated New Zealand in the 2023 final.

Rugby Achievements

Steven Kitshoff has won many important titles during his career.

Western Province

• 2012 Currie Cup winner

Stormers

• 2022 United Rugby Championship winner

South Africa

• 2012 IRB Junior World Championship
• 2019 Rugby Championship
• 2019 Rugby World Cup
• 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa series winner
• 2023 Rugby World Cup

Springbok Match Statistics

Here is a summary of Steven Kitshoff's matches for the Springboks.

Against	P	W	D	L	Tri	Pts	%Won
Argentina	11	9	0	2	0	0	81.82
Australia	11	4	2	5	0	0	36.36
British and Irish Lions	3	2	0	1	0	0	66.67
Canada	1	1	0	0	0	0	100
England	9	5	0	4	0	0	55.56
France	7	6	0	1	0	0	85.71
Georgia	1	1	0	0	0	0	100
Ireland	4	1	0	3	0	0	25
Italy	4	3	0	1	2	10	75
Japan	2	2	0	0	0	0	100
Namibia	1	1	0	0	0	0	100
New Zealand	15	5	1	9	0	0	33.33
Romania	1	1	0	0	0	0	100
Scotland	3	3	0	0	0	0	100
Tonga	1	1	0	0	0	0	100
Wales	9	5	0	4	0	0	55.56
Total	83	50	3	30	2	10	60.24

Pld = Games Played, W = Games Won, D = Games Drawn, L = Games Lost, Tri = Tries Scored, Pts = Points Scored

International Tries

Steven Kitshoff scored two tries for South Africa in international matches.

Try	Opposing team	Location	Venue	Competition	Date	Result	Score
1	Italy	Padua, Italy	Stadio Euganeo	2017 end-of-year rugby union internationals	25 November 2017	Win	6–35
2	Italy	Genoa, Italy	Stadio Luigi Ferraris	2022 end-of-year rugby union internationals	19 November 2022	Win	21–63

Super Rugby Statistics

Here are Steven Kitshoff's statistics from his time playing Super Rugby.

Season	Team	Games	Starts	Sub	Mins	Tries	Points
2011	Stormers	5	0	5	126	0	0	0	0
2012	Stormers	15	15	0	1145	0	0	0	0
2013	Stormers	15	15	0	1158	0	0	0	0
2014	Stormers	11	10	1	673	0	0	0	0
2015	Stormers	15	15	0	993	0	0	1	0
2016	Steven played in Europe with Union Bordeaux Bègles
2017	Stormers	3	0	3	102	0	0	0	0
2018	Stormers	15	11	4	827	2	10	0	0
2019	Stormers	13	12	1	773	0	0	0	0
2020	Stormers	6	6	0	387	1	5	0	0
Total		98	84	14	6184	3	15	1	0

See also

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